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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237.77, 328.08 and 158.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237.77, 328.08 and 158.96 is: 219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237.77 : 328.08 = 158.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237.77/328.08 = 158.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237.77x = 328.08 × 158.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237.77x = 52,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,149.96/237.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.33

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